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Marko Kloos · Aug 23, 2008

Hi, folks. Name's Marko, and I'm new here.

I'm a stay-at-home Daddy and freelance writer based in New Hampshire. Having acquired the ability to get work done with two small kids around (try wringing prose out of your brain with Thomas the Tank Engine playing on TV, and a three-year-old competing for your attention with a one-year-old), I've written two novels in the last two years which are currently in Submission Hell. I'm in the middle of Novel #3 right now, and I also write bread-and-butter non-fiction articles for various markets to help support my family's grocery habit.

Oh, and I'm greatly looking forward to the Viable Paradise workshop I'll be attending this year.

Nice digs you have here...mind if I stay for a bit? I'll toss some cash into the hat for beer and pretzels.

Seaclusion2 · Aug 23, 2008

Welcome Marko. You'll find this place a bit of a madhouse as well but it's well worth the effort.

Richard

alleycat · Aug 23, 2008

Welcome to AW.

Don't mention money for alcohol here . . . these folks will have no qualms about ordering a bottle of 1936 wine and putting it on your tab. Writers, you know.

(Just kidding ;-)

willfulone · Aug 23, 2008

Welcome!

Kyna · Aug 23, 2008

Shadow_Ferret · Aug 23, 2008

Welcome and wow. I didn't write at all for my first son's first few years of life. I was just too busy and too exhausted.

*collects the money and heads to the store*

Clair Dickson · Aug 23, 2008

Welcome! And that Thomas the Tank song is a bit insidious, if I recall... ;-)

Thrillride · Aug 23, 2008

Marko Kloos said:
Hi, folks. Name's Marko, and I'm new here.

I'm a stay-at-home Daddy and freelance writer based in New Hampshire. Having acquired the ability to get work done with two small kids around (try wringing prose out of your brain with Thomas the Tank Engine playing on TV, and a three-year-old competing for your attention with a one-year-old), I've written two novels in the last two years which are currently in Submission Hell. I'm in the middle of Novel #3 right now, and I also write bread-and-butter non-fiction articles for various markets to help support my family's grocery habit.

Oh, and I'm greatly looking forward to the Viable Paradise workshop I'll be attending this year.

Nice digs you have here...mind if I stay for a bit? I'll toss some cash into the hat for beer and pretzels.

Muhahahaha! YOU think it's going to come to an end someday, am I right? The kiddie videos, the diapers, the endless high-pitched screams...
Pssst. Come a little closer...lemme just clue you in - IT DOESN'T END!

Oh sure, they get older, stronger, and sexier. They roll their eyes at you, text their friends about you and break curfew. Yes, yes, they finally grow up and there are pics of you and them standing together after a high school ceremony (you with tears in your eyes - and you are thinking right now that you know why you have tears - it's not what you think). They DO grow up, but guess what nobody tells you? Guess what the snickering is all about, my friend? They leave and then...

They bring home MORE! Yes, little baby "thems"...

...Oh man, I'm sorry...hey did I say "Welcome"?

Tocotin · Aug 23, 2008

Hello & welcome!

Beach Bunny · Aug 23, 2008

Nickie · Aug 24, 2008

Hello to you, Marko, and welcome to AW!

Ncikie

Mumut · Aug 24, 2008

They get a bit better in the 30's. You've only got 27 years of trouble before you can relax. Welcome and enjoy AW.

Deccydiva · Aug 24, 2008

Mandy-Jane · Aug 24, 2008

regdog · Aug 24, 2008

Greetings and welcome :welcome:

CACTUSWENDY · Aug 24, 2008

Welcome to AW. Hope you enjoy your stay with us.

How do you like your popcorn?

Woodsie · Aug 24, 2008

Hello, Marko.

Round John Virgin · Aug 24, 2008

Hey, Marko. I envy your productivity. I'm a stay-at-home dad, too--but I can't match your record even though my kids are grown and live miles away!

Welcome to AW!

AmyDoodle · Aug 24, 2008

Hiya Marko! Sure, beer money's good, but what about chocolate? Ya gotta have your priorities straight to do this writing business. I see you're already hooked on that grocery thing. Next thing you know, you'll be wanting Toilet Paper every day. First time's free. . .

Welcome! Glad to have ya! (There's TP in the mod's lounge.)

kct webber · Aug 24, 2008

SLThomas · Aug 25, 2008

Hello!

Chrisla · Aug 26, 2008

Anybody who chips in for beer and pretzels is okay with me. Congratulations on your books--and your kids.

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